Cybersecurity Hiring News: 5/31/12
Who’s Hiring:
Demand for Cyber Talent Skills Outpaces Qualified Applicants
Want job security? Try a career in cybersecurity. At least that’s what experts are saying in Mashable and the Washington Post. A feature released yesterday outlines the continued demand for cybersecurity skills. From government agencies such as the State Department and NSA to defense contractors, everyone is looking to hire in cyber, it seems. Booz Allen Hamilton alone has hired 3,000 cybersecurity experts in the past two years, and the trend is likely to continue, the article noted. Dice.com (parent company of ClearanceJobs.com) reported that cybersecurity positions on the site rose 74% in April, compared to the year prior. Just last week the NSA announced a new partnership with local universities to help train students – and attract them early – to a career in government cybersecurity.
Who’s Firing:
RIM Struggles to Bounce Back
Canada-based RIM, maker of the government-popular Blackberry, may layoff as many as 2,000 employees, reports Computer Week. It’s not clear who – or where – positions will be cut, but the move is a part of a company restructuring that looks to keep Blackberry competitive in the midst of declining share in the smartphone market.
Who’s Acquiring:
Small Digital Firms Continue Acquisition Trend
Yesterday Teledyne Technologies announced their acquisition of LeCroy Corporation. Teledyne, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., said the acquisition would increase its capabilities in electronic test and measurement. Teledyne Technologies is a global provider of instrumentation, digital imaging, and aerospace and defense electronics. Like many companies in the digital imaging and instrumentation industry, Teledyne and LeCroy have both private and public sector markets and a focus within, and outside of the defense industry. As some defense opportunity wanes we can expect further acquisitions and mergers from companies with paralleling capabilities.
Who’s Moving:
Congress Rejects More Military Moves, Closures
Congress has rejected the Department of Defense’s request for two additional rounds of BRAC in 2013 and 2015. The unpopular Base Realignment and Closure process typically pits members of congress against their constituents – who depend on military installations for the vitality of local communities, in many cases. The jury is still out as to the overall cost savings of BRAC – billions are spent to shut down military installations and relocate employees – but the Pentagon says it won’t stop trying, and it generally takes several requests for BRAC to be passed.
Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com. She loves cybersecurity, social media, and the U.S. military. Have a conference, tip, or story idea to share? Email editor@clearancejobs.com.
